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I have a wobble at 45 to 60 not as bad on some road surfaces but had the problem when i bought the bike in November of last year. The dealer checked it out and said it was balance and said it was fixed and it was better but not 100%,now it's getting bad again and I was wondering if it's the differant brand tires,the rear has the Metzeler Marathon that the bike came with and the front has a Bridgestone Exedre L309 110/90-18.now the bike only had 3600.miles on it when I got it so now I am wondering if this is the cause of my wobble any ideas?
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Fe Butt
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I would bet it's the Bridgestone, others including Wendy had issues with those causing a wobble. Haven't had a problem since we ditched it.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Check Pants
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Have you checked your air pressure? Tires cupping? I have switched to ceramic balancing beads in my tires with good results, although some on here have expressed, they do not work for them.
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Yes tire preasure is right on both tires Dog what brand of tire did you go with?
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I have a similar issue at 38 to 50. Same tire set up. The shop is putting a ME880 on the front Saturday, if that does not work the forks have to come off for cleaning and new oil. Alignment on mine seems fine.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Michlin on her bike and Dunlop on mine, J&P had great deals on Dunlops not sure about now. Both have been fine so far. Both have IRC Wild Flare on the back so not matched sets.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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any mods to the height of your bike, change of trail etc ?
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
2013 T-Bird Storm and Luvin it!
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No speedmaster all stock except for the front tire I asked the dealer why it was a new tire when I got the bike in November with onlt 3600. miles he said the old one did not look in good shape
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